Mouni Roy (born 28 September 1985) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films and television. She made her acting debut in 2006, with the TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Roy became one of the highest-paid Hindi television actresses after portraying a shape-shifting serpent in the supernatural thriller Naagin and its sequel Naagin 2. She is a receipent of various awards including Indian Television Academy Awards and Gold Awards.

Roy made her film debut with the Punjabi film Hero Hitler in Love (2011). She made her Hindi film debut with Gold (2018), receiving Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut nomination. Roy received critical acclaim for her performance as Junoon in Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022).

Early life and Education

Roy was born in Cooch Behar, West Bengal on 28 September 1985 into a Bengali Hindu family. Her grandfather, Shekhar Chandra Roy was a well-known Jatra theatre artist. Her mother Mukti was a theatre artist, and her father Anil Roy was an office superintendent of the Cooch Behar Zilla Parishad. She did her schooling till class 12th from Kendriya Vidyalaya in Baburhat, Cooch Behar and then went to Delhi.

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She took up mass communication at Jamia Milia Islamia at her parents’ insistence, but left the course midway and went to Mumbai to try her luck in the Hindi film industry. She finished her part 1 exams and did not return to Delhi after that. Mouni had an interest in acting since her childhood and cited actresses Madhubala, Madhuri Dixit and Waheeda Rehman as her acting idols.

Personal life

Roy has been awarded the UAE golden visa due to her frequent visits to the country.

Following three years of relationship, Roy and Dubai-based businessman Suraj Nambiar got married in traditional Bengali and Malayali ceremonies on 27 January 2022, in Panaji, Goa.

Mouni Roy Measurements Height Weight Bra Size Age Biography

Bio/Wiki
Nickname(s)	Maanya, Mon
Profession(s)	Actress, Model
Famous Role(s)	Sati in TV serial “Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev” Naagin in TV serial “Naagin…Mohabbat Aur Inteqaam Ki Dastaan”
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters– 165 cm in meters– 1.65 m in feet inches– 5’ 5”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms– 50 kg in pounds– 110 lbs
Figure Measurements (approx.)	34-26-34
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Personal Life
Date of Birth	28 September 1985
Age (as of 2023)	38 Years
Birthplace	Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India
Zodiac sign	Libra
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India
School	Kendriya Vidyalaya in Baburhat, Cooch Behar
College/Universities	Miranda House, University of Delhi, New Delhi Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi
Educational Qualification(s)	English Honors Course in Mass Communication
Debut	Film (Hindi): Gold (2018) Film (Punjabi): Hero Hitler in Love (2011) TV: Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2007)
Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Reading, Painting, Travelling, Sketching, Dancing
Awards, Honours	2016: ITA Award for Desh Ki Dhadkan – Best Actress – Popular 2017: Golden Petal Award for Best Actress (Female)
Controversies	• During the reality show “Pati Patni Aur Woh” she had some issues with actress Debina Bonnerjee. • In September 2021, actor Amit Tandon alleged that Mouni Roy used his wife, Ruby, and left her in midway when she needed her the most. The actor said, ‘Mouni Roy who?… I usually don’t give a s*t and here, I don’t give a s*t. I know my wife Ruby won’t say this but this took a lot out of her. I don’t think I want to see Mouni Roy’s face ever again. That girl used my wife. We thought she was genuine but when Ruby was in trouble, Mouni ne uska saath chhod diya. Jaise logon ke chehre badaltey hain, waise hi hua. We are seeing a new face of Mouni Roy; this is not the Mouni we knew. We perceived her as a genuine person, she has hurt Ruby’s soul. Jaise logon ke chehre badaltey hain, waise hi hua. We are seeing a new face of Mouni Roy; this is not the Mouni we knew.’
Boys, Affairs and More
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	27 January 2022
Marriage Place	Hilton Goa Resort
Marriage Style	South Indian
Affairs/Boyfriends	• Gaurav Chopra (Actor) • Mohit Raina (Actor) • Suraj Nambiar (businessman)
Family
Husband/Spouse	Suraj Nambiar
Parents	Father– Anil Roy (Superintendent) Mother– Mukti Roy (Teacher)
Siblings	Brother– Mukhar Roy (Younger) Sister– None
Favourites
Food	Kadi Chawal, Khichdi, Mishti Doi and Chinese food
Actor(s)	Bollywood: Shah Rukh Khan Hollywood: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling
Actress	Madhuri Dixit
Film	Harry Potter
Song	Lag Jaa Gale from the film “Woh Kaun Thi”
Destination(s)	London and Paris
Author	William Shakespeare
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)	INR 70 Crores ($1 million)

Debut and Initial Career

Roy started her career with the Ekta Kapoor drama Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi in 2006, portraying Krishna Tulsi opposite Pulkit Samrat and Akashdeep Saigal. She then participated and won the first season of Zara Nachke Dikha. Then, she portrayed Shivani Sabharwal in Kasturi. In 2008, she participated in Pati Patni Aur Woh. In 2010, she played Roop in Do Saheliyaan.

Other Work and Media Image

Roy has established herself as one of the most popular and highest paid television actress in India. Times of India termed Naagin as a “game-changer” for Roy. Post the release of Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, Mayukh Majumdar of Filmfare termed her “the undisputed star of the movie”. Financial Express stated that Roy’s Junoon will be the “best antagonist Bollywood has seen in a while”.

Roy has frequently featured on Times’ 50 Most Desirable Women list. She ranked 35th in 2017, 32nd in 2018, 41st in 2019 and 44th in 2020. She was placed 3rd in Times 20 Most Desirable Women on TV list of 2017. She is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products including Bryan & Candy, Joy and Spawake.

Roy also supports a number of social causes. During the COVID-19 crisis, she donated a sum for the people in need. In 2020, after the cyclone Amphan, she joined hands with an NGO and auctioned her paintings in order to raise funds. Roy also donated to the Iskcon Foundation, for medical facilities in Mayapur in 2021.

Roy and her husband Suraj Nambiar launched “Ultimate Gurus”, a global education platform in 2022. In March 2023, Roy performed in various cities in the United States for “The Entertainers” tour, alongside Akshay Kumar, Disha Patani, Nora Fatehi, Sonam Bajwa, Aparshakti Khurana, Stebin Ben and Zahrah S Khan.

Filmography

Films

Year	Title	Role
2004	Run
2011	Hero Hitler in Love	Sahiban
2016	Mahayoddha Rama	Sita (Voice)
Tum Bin II	Herself	Special appearance in the song “Nachna Aaonda Nahin”
2018	Gold	Monobina Das
K.G.F: Chapter 1	Lucy	Special appearance in the song “Gali Gali”; Hindi version
2019	Romeo Akbar Walter	Shraddha “Parul” Sharma
Made in China	Rukmini Mehta
2020	London Confidential	Uma Kulkarni
2021	Velle	Rohini Roy
2022	Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva	Junoon
2023	The वरGIN Tree	TBA

Television

Year	Title	Role
2006–08	Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi	Krishna Tulsi
2008	Kaho Na Yaar Hai	Contestant
Kasturi	Shivani Sabbarwal
Zara Nachke Dikha	Contestant	Winner
2009	Pati Patni Aur Woh
2010	Do Saheliyaan	Roop
Sshhh… Phir Koi Hai- Trittya	Koena
2011–14	Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev	Sati
2012–13	Junoon – Aisi Nafrat Toh Kaisa Ishq	Meera
2014	Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7	Contestant
2015–16	Naagin 1	Shivanya
2016–17	Naagin 2	Shivangi/Shivanya
2017	Lip Sing Battle	Contestant
2018; 19	Naagin 3	Shivangi/Shivanya
2022–present	Dance India Dance Li’l Masters 5	Judge
2023	Dance Bangla Dance Season 12	Judge

Music videos

Year	Title	Singer(s)
2020	Holi Mein Rangeele	Mika Singh and Abhinav Shekhar
Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein	Nakash Aziz and Herself
2021	Patli Kamariya	Tanishk Bagchi, Sukhe and Parampara Tandon
Baithe Baithe	Stebin Ben, Danish Sabri and Aishwarya Pandit
Disco Balma	Asees Kaur and Mellow D
Dil Galti Kar Baitha Hai	Jubin Nautiyal
Jodaa	Afsana Khan
2022	Poori Gal Baat	Tiger Shroff
Gatividhi	Yo Yo Honey Singh
Fakeeran	Zahrah S Khan